
He’s written and ghost written popular tie-in novels for Star Wars, Star Trek, Aliens, and a ton of other properties.
ALAN DEAN FOSTER STAR WARS BOOKS MOVIE
Other than that it follows very close to the movie but with longer dialog.You’ve probably read something by author Alan Dean Foster, even if you didn’t realize it at the time. I counted five scenes that are unique to this book that weren't in the novel. It seems implied that the Republic and the Resistance are different entities but that isn't fleshed out in this book any more than in the movie.

Do they have a seat of government somewhere or are they just a military? I find myself confused about what the First Order is and how it's organized. Also besides the mention of the name of somebody Leia sends to the Ilenium system there's no fleshing out of those worlds. Also the relationship between the resistance and republic isn't explored in any more detail than what's in the movie.

After reading this book I don't have much more insight into the new Star Wars universe than I did after watching the new movie.įor example I was wondering what systems are under Republic control and which are under the First Order. There is literally nothing said about the details of the politics of The Republic, the Resistance, and the First Order. However the book doesn't really add the extra details I was looking for. Foster has written a book that captures the spirit of the film, while presenting additional information that helps answer some of the questions that linger.” - Coffee with KenobiĬompared to the movie there is extended dialog and you get some insight into Ren and Snoke's interpretation of the force. “Was my experience of the film enriched by the book? Yes. he also gives us glimpses of an even more vast, unseen universe.” - The Washington Post “Fast-moving, atmospheric and raises goose-bumps at just the right moments. The novel goes beyond simply giving us insight into the characters’ thoughts, with plenty of additional scenes painting a broader picture of the galaxy.” -New York Daily News “Like all the best novelizations, Alan Dean Foster’s adaptation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens enriches the movie experience.

So return to that galaxy far, far away, and prepare yourself for what happens when the Force awakens. Yet the simple belief in good can still empower ordinary individuals to rise and meet the greatest challenges. Darth Vader may have been redeemed and the Emperor vanquished, but peace can be fleeting, and evil does not easily relent. Set years after Return of the Jedi, this stunning new action-packed adventure rockets us back into the world of Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Luke Skywalker, while introducing a host of exciting new characters. And alongside the cinematic debut comes the thrilling novel adaptation by New York Times bestselling science fiction master Alan Dean Foster. Now the next adventures in this blockbuster saga are poised to captivate old and new fans alike-beginning with the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. More than thirty years ago, Star Wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon.
